Given the stock market falling, should I be decreasing my 401k contributions? Currently I am making a negative rate of return and losing money...

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Also not buying when it is low eliminates the advantage of “dollar cost averaging”

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The best time to buy is when prices are down. Think of it as a fire sale on stock.

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Max out your 401k and forget about it. At the end of the year see what funds you would’ve earned more in and allocate future contributions to that one. That’s aggressive as I’d be in a 401k.
People need to quit being so shook up when the market corrects. I get it though, I’ve been there.

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Yes. buy high sell low of course

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That’s how it works. If there was no risk there would be no reward. Keep contributing and ride it out. You have all the time in the world and it will rebound and you will be fine.

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No dude. Unless you’re 60 and need that money right away

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Actually the time to buy in is when it goes down

Time to stop adding money is when it is really high

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Director 1- you have to be right twice and that’s tough to do.
If you’re young, just keep buying

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No, keep contributing to your 401k. However be sure you have the right allocation between stocks (US/International/small -large companies) and bonds. As you get older allocate more to bonds to help reduce volatility

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Stop being lazy and use your brain.

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Yes keep investing. In 2007 right before the November crash moved a portion of my bade to stable value but I kept investing new money in the market

Depends on your age and years to retirement. Unless you are close to retirement, pump it in. It’s a long term investment.

Also, doubt you’re getting a negative rate of return if you include your match

Look up dollar cost averaging! Do not stop buying

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